Best community colleges for UC transfers?

I’m aiming to transfer to a UC school eventually. Can anyone share insights on which California community colleges have strong UC transfer track records?

Absolutely! UC schools have a robust system in place for transfers from California Community Colleges, and certain CCCs have particularly strong transfer records. Here are three such institutions:

1) Santa Monica College sends a large number of students to UC campuses each year, consistently topping the list in transfer rates.

2) De Anza College, located in Cupertino, is another excellent option, with high transfer rates, especially to UC Berkeley and UCLA.

3) Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill also has strong transfer agreements and success rates with UC campuses.

A great tool to maximize your chances of getting into a UC school from a California community college is the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to students from participating California community colleges who meet specific requirements. I'd recommend looking at the TAG criteria for the UC schools you're interested in and make sure you're aligning your coursework to meet these requirements. It's also advisable to work with the transfer counselors at your community college, who can guide you with the necessary coursework to better position yourself for a successful transfer.

Remember, regardless of the community college you attend, the significant factors for transfer are the courses you've taken, your grades in those courses, and how well you meet the transfer admission requirements for the UC schools you're targeting. It's about your work, not the reputation of the community college you attend.